St. Augustine Beach, 3rd Street

St. Augustine Beach, 3rd Street is a beach break in St. Augustine Beach, FL, covered by a free live cam from Surf Station.

About the Break

3rd Street is a sandy beach break south of the main pier, working on east and northeast swells with a lineup that spreads out along the open beach rather than concentrating around a single structure. As a sand-bottom beach break, it’s generally well suited to longboarders, intermediate surfers, and anyone working on their pop-up — more forgiving than reef or point breaks, without a sharp takeoff zone or fixed hazard.

Surf Etiquette at Beach Breaks

Beach breaks tend to be more forgiving on etiquette than reef or point breaks: because the sandbars shift and there’s rarely one single best takeoff spot, the lineup is usually more spread out and less territorial. Still, the basics apply everywhere — the surfer closest to the peak has right of way, don’t drop in on someone already riding a wave, and take a moment to watch the lineup before paddling out if you’re new to it. Every break has its regulars, and a little patience goes a long way.

About the Cam Host

The cam is provided by Surf Station, a surf shop and surf report operation in St. Augustine, Florida, “Serving Stoke Since ’84.” Watch Live Cam →

Location & Access

St. Augustine Beach, 3rd Street sits on the Atlantic coast in St. Augustine Beach, St. Johns County, Florida. See the Florida surf guide for the full regional picture →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the St. Augustine Beach, 3rd Street surf cam free to watch? Yes — every cam in the directory is free and public, no login required.

Where exactly is the camera? At Surf Station in St. Augustine Beach, FL — see the map above.

Are there other free surf cams nearby? Yes — see Nearby Live Cams below.